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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,600 and 22,467

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,600 and 22,467 is: 34,573.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,600 : 22,467 = 22,467 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,600/22,467 = 22,467/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,600x = 22,467 × 22,467
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,600x = 504,766,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,766,089/14,600
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,573.02

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